Sermons on Seed Plan:

Lord, Increase Our Faith!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 28, 2022

All too often, our faith falls short of faithfulness.

Increase Our Faith Luke 17:5-10 Increase Our Faith.” This has been the request of countless Christians over the ages. How we all would like more faith. We are like the man with the possessed son when confronted by Jesus to believe answered, “I believe; help my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24) This brings up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Kinds Of People In Responding To God's Word

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 21, 2024

Why does the same sermon receive different responses from its listeners? This sermon shows four types of listeners in responding to God's word.

Often, Jesus spoke in parables. According to "Vine's Expository Dictionary," the word "parable" in Greek means "to place one thing next to another for the purpose of comparing." A "parable" is an illustrative story in which a familiar idea is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

An expository reflection on the Raising of Lazarus. Death seems to conquer, but the dying itself holds the seed of life.

MARCH 19, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 ·Psalm Psalm 130:1-8 ·Second Reading Romans 8:8-11 ·Gospel John 11:1-45 or 11:1-4; 17, 20-27, 33-45 REFLECTION In preparation for the Paschal Mystery, the 5th Sunday of Lent brings us to our Lord’s most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

Born To Die, Living In The Shadow Of The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2012

Christ was born to die. From the moment He was born, the Cross at Calvary cast its shadow upon that Infant and would never leave Him until He had finished His mission. He was born to die.

Born to Die, Living in the Shadow of the Cross John12:27–28.” At Christmas we like to think of the Baby lying in a manager. We like the warm and tender feelings we get from songs like “Away in the manger” and “Silent Night”. The world by large does not give ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

Faith is a word with many meanings. What does it mean to live by faith? What is saving faith? Faith is a seed planted in us. From that seed, your faith will grow if you put your full trust in the LORD.

2011.10.16.FAITH William Akehurst HSWC LAB Notes: FAITH Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Faith is a word with many meanings. FAITHFULNESS It can mean faithfulness: Matthew 24:45 Who then is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing In Faith, Reaping In Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2024

The Bible often uses agricultural imagery to teach us about spiritual truths. Just like a farmer plants seeds and waits for a harvest, we plant spiritual seeds through prayer, good works, and faithful living.

Sowing in Faith, Reaping in Hope Introduction: It’s such a blessing to gather together and dive into God’s Word. Today, we’re going to explore what it means to live a life of faithful sowing. Our Christian walk often mirrors the rhythms of farming—planting seeds of faith, nurturing them through ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:6, Matthew 13:3-9, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 23, 2025

We are not lost, we are not rejected, we are not forsaken, we are Israel chosen, loved, protected, set-apart to receive an everlasting promise I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant and with his seed after him. We are that seed.

Lost By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is my desire, my mission to dive into one of the most intriguing Biblical facts of history and talk about the 12 tribes of Israel. We are going to discover who these tribes were, the spiritual blessings each tribe possessed, what happened to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2014

A study of chapter 53 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 53: 1 – 12 No Greater Love 1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parables Of Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2022

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. Let's look at Jesus' parables in Matthew.

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. “All of them have stubborn minds! They refuse to listen; they cover their eyes. They cannot see or hear or understand. If they could, they would turn to me, and I would heal them.” (Matthew 13:15 CEV) Shepherds We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Absolute Truths That Determine The Harvest

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This is a message dealing with the urgency of sowing the seed of the Gospel message. Without sowing, there can be no harvest.

TEXT: (Psalm 126:5-6) “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ETS: It is necessary to sow the seeds of the Gospel if we are to reap a harvest. OSS: Believers will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

The principle for peace is the same as the principle for the farmer’s crops. Never underestimate the power of a seed.

Text: Matthew 5:1 thru 9 While driving down the road during the summer months we can easily see miracle after miracle. With every field of corn, wheat or soybean, we can see miracles taking place. If we take a small seed and put it under several inches of dirt, and give it enough water, enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Law Of Seeing Or Imag-Ing Series

Contributed by Pastor Dave Chikosi on Dec 18, 2006

How God helped Abram keep faith alive as he waited for the promised seed

HEROIC FAITH PART I: THE LAW OF SEEING (This is Part I of a three part series. Much of the materials in this sermon was adapted from my new book “Dynamics of Heroic Faith: How To Gain Mastery and Dominion Over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

When Flowers Fade

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Apr 19, 2006

We are reborn through an eternal seed so that we might produce an eternal love.

Title: Flowers Fade Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Topic: The eternal word should produce an eternal love. Sermon Purposes: 1. That the listener will realize that there is more to salvation than the hope of heaven; there is the mandate of love for the brethren. 2. That the listener will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stage 1: Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 12, 2009

The second in a 5 part series on the NAMB plan "GPS-God’s Plan for Sharing"

GPS – “God’s Plan for Sharing” Stage 1: “Prayer” Matthew 17:14-17 * In John 4, Jesus said, “Open your eyes and see the field, for they are ripe for harvest.” Today, the NAMB gives us the same call, “Open your eyes & see the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.” * Last Sunday evening, I shared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-17

Denomination: Baptist